Rigor, in the context of qualitative research, refers to the trustworthiness, credibility, and overall quality of the research process and findings. It is about ensuring that the research design, methods, and conclusions... Read more »
Source: Art: DALL-E/OpenAI Cursive is more than an artistic flourish; it’s a cognitive powerhouse. Research shows that writing by hand engages a symphony of neural pathways—activating fine motor skills, cognitive processing, and... Read more »
Weber, D. M., Baucom, D. H., Wojda-Burlij, A. K., Carrino, E. A., Du Bois, S., & Sher, T. G. (2024). Relationship “jet lag” in long-distance and geographically close relationships: The impact of... Read more »
Technology permeates all aspects of our lives, including our most human moments such as romance, sex, and parenting. The lines between tech and humanity are blurring—chatbots look and sound more human, while... Read more »
Member checking is a technique used in qualitative research where researchers share their findings (e.g., themes, interpretations, narratives) with the participants who provided the data. This process allows participants to confirm the... Read more »
Source: Aaron Blanco Tejedor/Unsplash Not long ago, I read the well-known book Night, by Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. Although the content of Night isn’t for the faint of heart (it’s Wiesel’s personal... Read more »
Social media addiction refers to excessive, compulsive use of social media platforms that interferes with daily life. It often involves a fear of missing out (FOMO) – anxiety about missing social experiences... Read more »
The arbiters of modern social media seem to hold no act in lower regard than ghosting. A short tour of the internet reveals that failing to respond to another person’s attempt to... Read more »
Yes, thematic analysis can definitely be deductive. Thematic analysis is a flexible method that can follow either a deductive (theoretical, top-down) or inductive (bottom-up) approach. What is deductive thematic analysis? In a... Read more »
We have all made some bad choices in love and in life. Sometimes, others can see that we are about to make a bad decision, but we don’t see it ourselves. Yet,... Read more »